1.1 Overview of Meetings

#businessenglish #Meetings

• Types of Business Meetings
  • Internal Meetings
  • External Meetings

Types of Business Meetings

Internal Meetings

• Internal Meeting
  • Meetings held within the organization, involving only employees or members of the company.
  • These meetings are conducted for various purposes such as discussing project updates, reviewing performance, and planning strategies.
  • Board Meetings #board
    • Meetings held by the board of directors to discuss and make decisions on matters related to the company's management, policies, and financial performance.
  • Staff Meetings #staff
    • Meetings held by managers or team leaders to update their team members on important information, discuss ongoing projects, and address any concerns or issues.
  • Departmental Meetings #departmental
    • Meetings held by specific departments within the organization to discuss departmental goals, progress, and challenges.
  • Team Meetings #team
    • Meetings held by teams to discuss project progress, assign tasks, and share ideas.

External Meetings

• External Meetings #external
  • Meetings held with individuals or organizations outside of the company,
    • such as clients, suppliers, and partners.
  • Sales Meetings #sales
    • Meetings held with potential or existing clients to discuss sales strategies, product or service offerings, and negotiate deals.
  • Supplier Meetings #suppliers
    • Meetings held with suppliers to discuss pricing, delivery schedules, and quality control.
  • Partnership Meetings #partnerships
    • Meetings held with partners to discuss joint projects, collaborations, and strategies.
  • Networking Meetings #networking
    • Meetings held with professionals in the same industry or related fields to build relationships and explore potential business opportunities.

• Business English
  • Meetings
    • Introduction to Meetings
      • 1.1 Overview of Meetings
      • 1.2 Meeting Preparation
      • 1.3 Meeting Etiquette
    • Conducting Meetings
      • 2.1 Leading Meetings
      • 2.2 Facilitating Discussions
      • 2.3 Making Decisions
    • Follow-up and Evaluation
      • 3.1 Meeting Follow-Up
      • 3.2 Meeting Evaluation
      • 3.3 Continuous Improvement